Espresso Balsamic-Dark

Espresso Balsamic-Dark

$18.50

Our Espresso Balsamic vinegar is amazingly complex, with layers of authentic espresso and dark roasted coffee. It makes a fantastic glaze or BBQ base for pork, beef or chicken. Add a shot to an affogato float, which calls for a tall mug of vanilla gelato covered with espresso. Our Espresso Balsamic combines perfectly with our Chipotle Olive Oil for an amazing beef marinade or sauce.

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ESPRESSO BALSAMIC

Our Espresso Balsamic vinegar is amazingly complex, with layers of authentic espresso and dark roasted coffee. It makes a fantastic glaze or BBQ base for pork, beef or chicken. Add a shot to an affogato float, which calls for a tall mug of vanilla gelato covered with espresso. Our Espresso Balsamic combines perfectly with our Chipotle Olive Oil for an amazing beef marinade or sauce.

SUGGESTED OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC COMBINATIONS

SUGGESTED PROTEINS

Beef, Pork, Poultry

SUGGESTED VEGETABLES

Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Asparagus

OTHER APPLICATIONS

Mixed drinks, Ice-Cream, Cheese, Fruit, BBQ Sauce

SALAD DRESSING (VINAIGRETTE) PREPARATION

Combine 2 parts Olive Oil with 1 part Espresso Balsamic. Whisk together and serve. To emulsify dab in a small amount of Dijon mustard or light mayo and continue whisking. Oil and balsamic will become creamy in appearance. Refrigerate remaining amount for up to 3 days.

BALSAMIC MARINADE PREPARATION

Combine equal parts Espresso Balsamic with equal parts Olive Oil. We recommend preparing just enough to cover the protein. Place in zip-lock bag and squeeze out air. Place in refrigerator for at least six hours.

Note: For Fish, Seafood (catches from the water) we recommend rubbing the Olive Oil into the raw protein in the absence of the balsamic vinegar for approximately 30 minutes. We recommend NOT using balsamic during the marinade step to prevent the acidic balsamic from breaking down the delicate protein. Instead, combine Olive Oil and Espresso Balsamic and use to drizzle over the finished product.

BALSAMIC REDUCTION METHOD

Our authentic barrel-aged Italian balsamics are naturally reduced through the aging process and without the addition of thickening agents such as high fructose corn syrup or molasses. If you desire a thicker balsamic to use as a glaze or reduction then simply heat two times the amount needed in a small saucepan over medium to medium-high heat with constant stirring. As the balsamic starts to reduce it will pull to the sides of the pan. Remove reduction from heat just prior to desired thickness, as the balsamic will continue to reduce until cooled. Alternatively, reduce to desired thickness and place reduction in bowl over an ice bath. As a rule of thumb 1/4 cup will reduce to approximately 50% within 3-5 minutes. Reductions or “glazes” can be used as BBQ sauces, finishing glazes for fish, drizzled over ice cream.

RECIPES USING ESPRESSO BALSAMIC

Using our Espresso Balsamic is super simple and if you can use a tablespoon, which we know you can, then you can master any application. We highly recommend viewing our TIPS & TRICKS page for helpful ideas. If you need further inspiration please check out our RECIPE PAGE. Please keep in mind; flavors are fairly flexible across recipes. For example, if a recipe calls for Espresso Balsamic and you only have Dark Chocolate, 18 Year, or Denissimo Balsamic we’d say go for it. Most importantly, experiment and have fun!

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